The Glaciological Society of Iceland was founded by scientists and explorers in 1950 with the aim to promote glaciological research and travels. In addition to publishing the research journal Jökull, the society promotes scientific research through educational lectures and monitoring of the glacier environment. The society also organizes glacier expeditions and operates chalets on the Vatnajökull and Langjökull glaciers.

Jökull Research Journal

Jökull publishes research papers, notes and review articles concerning all aspects of the Earth Sciences. The
journal is primarily aimed at being an international forum
for geoscience research in Iceland. Specific areas of coverage
include glaciology, glacial geology, physical geography,
general geology, petrology, volcanology, geothermal research,
geophysics, meteorology, hydrology and oceanography.
Jökull also publishes research notes and reports from
glacier expeditions, book reviews, and material of interest to
the members of the Icelandic Glaciological and Geological
Societies.

Jökull is indexed and abstracted by Thomson Reuters in their Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Journal
Citation Reports/Science Edition.